Events
05 / 14
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The fourth of 6 Wednesday evenings for beginners and experienced meditators. | ||
05 / 15
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05 / 16
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05 / 17
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05 / 18
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05 / 19
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05 / 20
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05 / 21
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The fifth of 6 Wednesday evenings for beginners and experienced meditators. | ||
05 / 22
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05 / 23
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05 / 24
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
An overview of the world of Buddhism from the ground up. | ||
05 / 25
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05 / 26
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The concept of karma in eastern philosophy is often misunderstood. Geshe Soepa will help you to understand how cause and effect has created your life experiences and how to take advantage of this knowledge to increase positive outcomes and relationships. This evening includes discussion and a meditation. Suggested donation $15 | ||
05 / 27
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05 / 28
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The final Wednesday evening for beginners and experienced meditators. | ||
05 / 29
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05 / 30
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05 / 31
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06 / 1
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06 / 2
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Geshe Soepa will help us understand where Buddhism fits into our complex world.
Suggested donation $15 | ||
06 / 3
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06 / 4
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Deepening Dharma - The Nature of the Mind - This 4 week series is offered for committed students and those wishing to deepen their understanding of Buddhist thought. Geshe Soepa's talk on The Nature of the Mind offers timeless insights on the nature of reality. Subsequent topics are: June 11 - The Noble Eightfold Path June 18 - Saka Dawa - a special ceremony marking Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment & Parinirvana June 25 - Mind Training (Sakya Lojong) | ||
06 / 5
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06 / 6
Start: 7:00 pm
Meaningful Movie Nights - Fridays biweekly June 6 and 20 - Popcorn and people – Let us surprise you! Come for the fun, meaningful discussion and companionship. We invite you to relax, unwind and start the weekend with your community. $10 including all the popcorn you can eat. | ||
06 / 7
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
A two part series starting today, Saturday June 7th...sessions are from 10:00-12:30 and 1:30-4:00 with a shared potluck lunch. The second day of this series is Sat June 14th. Based on the traditional Tibetan Mind Training (Lojong) teachings, these sessions will benefit Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. In life, the most difficult problems present us with the opportunity for personal growth. Geshe Soepa will lead us as we learn to face challenges and tragedies with courage and transform them into profound insights. Through talks, discussion and meditation, we will learn to: | ||
06 / 8
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06 / 9
Start: 7:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Starting June 9th, we're offering a month of 5 Tibetan Yogas classes. Please choose the frequency that best fits your schedule: * 5 days/wk option from 7 - 8 am with Sheilagh Mercer - $50/week or $180/month * 3 days/wk option from 8 - 9 am with Roxanne Campbell - $30/week or $100/month Both classes are 1/2 hr of yoga and 1/2 hr of meditation or healing visualization. After class, enjoy a bagel with tea/coffee to start your day. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Why is it that we have this opportunity to live in this environment and what are the underlying causes of positive opportunities in our lives?
Suggested donation $15 | ||
06 / 10
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
How To Meditate - A 3 week introduction to meditation for relaxation, stress relief, and improved health - Presented by several of our experienced Western teachers. Suggested donation for 3 week series $60. Pre-registration necessary with payment on first evening. For those unable to attend all 3 evenings, suggested donation $20 per evening. | ||
06 / 11
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Deepening Dharma - The Noble Eightfold Path - The second in a 4 week series for committed students and those wishing to deepen their understanding of Buddhist thought. Geshe Soepa's talk on The Noble Eightfold Path is a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing you from attachments and delusions, leading finally to understanding the truth about all things. | ||
06 / 12
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06 / 13
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lama Choepa - Guru Puja - This is a most beautiful, traditional chanting ritual, accompanied by bells, small drums and food offerings. Please bring a food offering that can be easily distributed to everyone. You are welcome to join in the chanting or just let it touch you deeply. By donation | ||
